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AirportsValue Group inaugurates a new lounge at T2 Heathrow Airport
Dedicated to assisting passengers affected by air service disruptions
Delays, cancellations, overbooking, missed connections and diversions: every year, millions of travellers are affected by flight disruptions. In this scenario an Italian company active in its field is... more
AirlinesAir Europa adds second B-737 MAX and will receive a total of four aircraft this year
Until reaching twenty units by mid-2028
Air Europa has integrated the second B-737 MAX aircraft into its fleet. The airline, the first in Spain to operate this model, thus confirms its strong commitment to innovation by advancing the renewal... more
AirportsDenmark: one-hour blockade at Aalborg airport
The airspace above the airport has been closed due to the suspected presence of drones
Aalborg airport in Denmark halted operations for about an hour last night, starting at 11:40 pm local time. "The airspace above the airport was reopened at 12:35 am (10:35pm Gmt) on Friday after being... more
AerospaceEnac-Icao (2): Italian Authority and US FAA sign aerospace transport agreement
In the presence of Italian Deputy Minister Rixi (Mit)
The commitments of the Italian delegation at the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montréal, taking place from 23 September to 3 October (see AVIONEWS), continue: yesterday a Declaration of Intent (DoI) was signed... more
Civil aviationUSA-EU tariff agreement formally implemented
The final program was published today: aircraft and their components are exempt - ATTACHMENT
The trade agreement between the United States and the European Union on tariffs wanted by American president Donald Trump has been formally implemented; it is retroactive to August 1st and confirms the... more
CargoThe Caspian Air Cargo Summit relaunches the role of Azerbaijan
The 10th edition of the conference concluded in Baku, which has become the epicenter of global logistics
Record number of participants and announced multi-billion investments, including the completion of a new intermodal hub in 2027 and the expansion of Silk Way West Airlines' fleet more
AirlinesAir Canada expects a heavy hit: over 300 million in estimated losses in the 3Q
Due to the August strike, financial estimates for the closing quarter were revised. Alarm over a revenue drop of CAD 430 mln
The trade union action has led to the cancellation of over 3,200 flights more
AirlinesItalian ENAC at the ICAO assembly with pets on board
From Italy a winning model for the skies of tomorrow
The Deputy Minister Rixi (MIT), the President of the Italian Civil Aviation Authority Di Palma and CEO of ITA Airways Eberhart describe the Italian experience to permit pets to fly until 25 kgs on board, near the owners more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: strike tomorrow for 24 hours in Italy
Wizz Air and Volotea are involved, as well as airport, related and handling personnel - ATTACHMENT
Air transport may be disrupted tomorrow due to 13 strikes called for either 24-hour or 4-hour periods in Italy. Wizz Air Malta Limited flight crews, airline, airport, and related airport workers, and Volotea... more
AirlinesHong Kong airport reopens
36-hour blockade due to typhoon Ragasa, which also hit the Philippines, Taiwan and China
Hong Kong international airport resumed operations this morning after a 36-hour disruption due to tropical cyclone Ragasa, which paralyzed the city since Tuesday afternoon. The typhoon also affected the... more
AccidentsIATA: high expectations for 42nd ICAO Assembly (September 23-October 3, 2025)
Among the themes: SAF, CORSIA, accident investigations, aircraft mandate, pilots age limits
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has high expectations for the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (Montreal, 23 September-3 October 2025). ICAO has a... more
AirportsAircraft traffic at Aalborg airport in Denmark was blocked tonight
Drones in the airspace. Esbjerg, Sønderborg, and Skrydstrup airports also affected
After air traffic was blocked at Copenhagen and Oslo airports between Monday, September 22nd and Tuesday, September 23rd, due to the threat of drones (see AVIONEWS), last night the Danish airport of Aalborg,... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines toasts with Bollinger and prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary
In partnership with the historic Maison, the champagne will be served in the lounges and on international flights /VIDEO
With 100 days to the historic milestone, a commemorative video and the new centenary logo were unveiled more
Civil aviationSNC sign A-29 Super Tucano aircraft purchase agreement
Announced during an AFA event
Embraer and SNC (Sierra Nevada Corporation), a worldwide reference in aerospace and national security, announced yesterday at the "Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) Air, Space & Cyber Conference" that... more
AirlinesAircraft. Air France-KLM and SAS join forces for transatlantic connectivity
They are consolidating their commercial partnership to improve links between Scandinavia and the Usa
Air France-KLM and SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) announced yesterday, 23 September 2025, a significant expansion of their commercial partnership. The agreement, aimed at improving connectivity and the travel... more
AirlinesUzbekistan Airways orders up to 22 B-787 Dreamliner airplanes
For 14 aircraft with options for eight jets
Boeing and Uzbekistan Airways announced in the last days the single largest order in the airline's history as the flag carrier plans to acquire up to 22 B-787 Dreamliners. Uzbekistan Airways' purchase... more
AirlinesNorwegian opens the new Palermo-Oslo Summer air link
It will be operational from 20 June 2026 with two flights per week
Norwegian announces the opening of the new direct Palermo–Oslo route for the Summer 2026 season. The flight represents the first piece of the airline’s development plan toward Palermo "Falcone-Borsellino" Inte... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines ordered to compensate passenger for over $ 11 million
The man suffered 2 strokes and permanent damage on board the aircraft. The conviction for "failure to provide medical assistance"
A sensational verdict: a federal jury in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, has ordered American Airlines to pay a final award of $11.06 million. The figure includes the original jury award (about... more
Civil aviationAvincis acquires helicopter company in Denmark
And it enters the offshore wind market
Avincis has acquired KN Helicopters in Denmark. The company has been providing helicopter services to the off-shore wind sector since 2016, having signed contracts with wind farm owners and operators such... more
AirportsCopenhagen Airport: reopened after closure due to drone activity
Delays and cancellations are still possible
Copenhagen Airport has reopened after being closed due to drone activity. However, there will be delays and some cancelled departures. Passengers are advised to check with their airline for further information,... more
AirportsAir chaos in Scandinavia: drone aircraft over Copenhagen and Oslo, alarm at airports
Closed and then reopened: cancellations and disruptions for thousands of passengers
Yet another airspace incursion raises concerns about the safety of European skies. "The matter is very serious", Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen comments, who suspects a Russian hand more
Civil aviationItalian Mit: Rixi leads the Italian delegation at the 42nd Icao Assembly in Canada
For the first time Italy will be represented at the political level; Enac, Enav, Air Force General Staff
Italian Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport (Mit) Edoardo Rixi leads the Italian delegation to the 42nd Icao (International Civil Aviation Organization) Assembly taking place in Montreal (23... more
Civil aviationUnga 2025 in New York (2): the participation by Italian Minister Tajani
A series of bilateral meetings to discuss strengthening relations and the most pressing crises
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, is in New York from yesterday until September 25 to participate –accompanying the Prime Minister– in the High-Level Week... more
Civil aviationItalian Farnesina: Tripodi at the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York
The undersecretary's mission and the appointments of EU ministers and of three countries
The mission of the Italian Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on the instructions of Minister Tajani, got underway yesterday in New York: the Undersecretary Maria... more
Civil aviationSuperJet International at the crossroads: the company's future in the hands of three European bids
Hopes rekindled after the State Property Office's refusal of the six-million Euro bridge loan
The fate of SuperJet International, the company responsible for the marketing, after-sales support and services, as well as the training, design and development of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft and... more
AirlinesLATAM Group: plan to boost connectivity in South America with the E-195E2 aircraft
Through an order of up to 74 airplanes: 24 deliveries and 50 options
Deliveries of the 24 firm aircraft will begin in the second half of 2026, initially for LATAM Airlines Brazil and potentially later for other group affiliates more
AirlinesDisruptions continue after Collins Aerospace hack
Brussels Airport operations suspended. Frattasi (ACN): "A ransomware incident"
Difficulties continue today, albeit to a lesser extent, linked to the hacker attack on Collins Aerospace's check-in systems, which, starting Friday evening, has caused disruption at European airports,... more
AirlinesSAS launches Summer program with new routes
Several destinations operated only during peak months will now run for the full season
SAS unveils a bold Summer 2026 expansion with nine new routes, six new destinations, and a significant boost in connectivity across Europe, North America and Asia. The expansion reinforces Copenhagen’s r... more
AirlinesStarting tomorrow, large dogs will also be allowed on board planes
Two 25-kg pets on an aircraft scheduled to fly from Linate to Fiumicino: the first time for an Italian airline
Even large dogs will be able to travel on planes alongside their owners: Ita Airways flight AZ2029, which will take off tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. from Milan-Linate and land at 10:30 a.m. at Rome-Fiumicino,... more
AirlinesKorean Air expands use of domestically produced SAF on Japan routes
On flights to Kobe and Osaka
Korean Air has expanded its use of domestically produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), introducing a SAF blend on flights to Kobe and Osaka.The airline first trialed locally produced SAF on its Incheon-Haneda... more
AirportsStrike on September 22nd: "We're blocking everything" in Italy
All transport sectors are affected except the aviation sector, which will stop on Friday 26th
A general strike in support of Palestine is underway today. Called by grassroots unions, it involves all transport sectors except aviation, as well as healthcare and education. Protests and demonstrations... more
AirlinesCyberattack on check-in systems: chaos at EU airports, flights cancelled and cascading delays
Personnel forced to manual procedures: effects on turnaround, gate allocation and baggage security
Hundreds of passengers stranded in London, Brussels and Berlin. Collins Aerospace reassures: "We are working to resolve the problem" more
AirlinesA long series of strikes by ITA Airways employees gets underway
Unions: "We will have a hot Autumn in the air carrier's operations"
We receive and publish it:"Today's meeting with ITA Management on 'Issues with the industrial plan, National Collective Labour Agreement, Erroneous disbursement of Pdr' held between the undersigned trade... more
AccidentsAir India airplane crash: four families of victims file lawsuit against Boeing and Honeywell
Allegations of negligence and design defects at the heart of the legal battle following the June tragedy
Three months after the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 (see AVIONEWS and related links), the families of four of the 260 victims have filed a lawsuit in the United States against aerospace giants... more
AccidentsMalaysian Airlines flight MH17: Moscow appeals ICAO decision
Contested vote on Kremlin's responsibility for disaster
"On September 18, the Russian Federation, in accordance with Article 84 of the 1944 Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention), filed an appeal with the International Court of Justice... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines launches new air connections to Port Sudan
Firstly with two frequencies a week and then with three ones
Briefs. Turkish Airlines has inaugurated flights to Port Sudan, bringing to 63 the number of its destinations on the African continent. The flag carrier will operate the connections twice weekly until... more
AirlinesITA Airways: the first two airplanes with Star Alliance logo rolled out the hangar
A-320 and A-220/300 will be updated with additional units in the coming months
The first two ITA Airways aircraft showcasing the Star Alliance brand sign have rolled out the hangar today, one A-320 and one A-220/300. Additional airplanes will be progressively updated with the Star... more
AirportsA new Hilton hotel will be built, connected to Milan-Linate airport
The building is part of a larger urban regeneration project of the area
Milan-Linate airport will soon be receiving a new DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. The construction of the four-star hotel, part of the urban regeneration and enhancement project of the Linate Airport District... more
AirlinesQatar Airways: three weekly links to the Red Sea from October
The 12th destination in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to be served by the airline
Qatar Airways announced the upcoming launch of operations at The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia with three weekly flights from 21 October 2025, making it the 12th destination in the Kingdom to be served by the... more
CargoItalian Foreign Ministry (Farnesina): humanitarian aid shipment from Development Cooperation landed today in Syria
To support the recovery of the hospital sector by sending electromedical equipment
A humanitarian cargo of the Italian Cooperation destined to support the recovery of the Syrian hospital sector landed in Damascus today. The flight took off from the UN World Food Programme’s Humanitarian R... more
Civil aviationATR sees demand for 300 aircraft in the USA
Expected to exit the market within the next 10 years
New data presented today at the ATR Regional Air Connectivity Summit (RACS) held ahead of the RAA Leaders Conference, show that regional air travel in the United States is at a turning point. The company... more
AirlinesCebu Pacific signs long-term agreement for IMS solution
For its entire fleet, including A-320 and A-330 aircraft
Satair, an Airbus Services company and world reference in the commercial aerospace aftermarket, and Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ carrier, have signed along-term agreement for Satair’s Integrated Mat... more
AirlinesDelta partners with Maeve Aerospace
To advance hybrid regional aircraft
Delta Air Lines is partnering with Maeve Aerospace to advance the development of Maeve’s hybrid electric aircraft for regional flights. Compared to today's regional aircraft designs, the MAEVE Jet is d... more
AirlinesThales signs two strategic contracts with IndiGo
A 11-year agreement for avionics maintenance on 1,200+ aircraft
Thales and IndiGo, India’s largest airline, have signed a strategic maintenance contract for the carrier’s current fleet of 430 A-320 aircraft and future order of over 800 A-32X airplanes.As part of thi... more
AirlinesAeroporti di Puglia (AdP): the Bari–Nantes flight resumes from April, operated by Transavia
Vasile (President): "After the pandemic it was necessary to resume the air connection"
Bari will be connected to Nantes from next April 9. The flight, operated by Transavia, will expand the international network of the "‘Karol Wojtyla" and respond to an ever-growing demand to and from F... more
Civil aviationNBAA welcomed Senate vote on Michael Graham’s nomination to second NTSB term
For a period of five years; he was designated by Trump earlier this year
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauded yesterday’s vote by the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to advance Michael Graham’s nomination for a second, fiv... more
AirportsCologne-Bonn Airport: new innovative pilot plant made of solar film
The airport tests 80 lightweight modules at lofty heights
Towards the sun: around 80 solar film modules are now generating renewable energy on the 27-meter-high chimney of the combined heat and power plant (CHP) at Cologne-Bonn Airport. The total collector area... more
AirlinesKorean Air and Boeing to strengthen predictive maintenance collaboration
Agreement signed at the event in Singapore
Korean Air has entered into a strategic partnership with Boeing for enhanced collaboration in predictive maintenance. The agreement was signed at the "MRO Asia-Pacific 2025 Conference" (September 16-17)... more
AirlinesDutch government (2) hikes air ticket taxes again: Aci Europe and A4E warned it
Undermining connectivity and decarbonisation, according two organizations
European airlines (A4E) and airports (ACI EUROPE) warned that the Dutch government’s decision to further increase its already high air ticket tax will undermine connectivity, hurt passengers, and weaken i... more
AirlinesDutch Government: 2026 tax plan presented
In December it will be to the Senate; it becomes definitive after approval by both houses of Parliament
Eugène Heijnen, Minister for Tax Affairs, the Tax Administration and Customs of the Govenment of the Netherlands, presented yesterday the 2026 Tax Plan to the House of Representatives. This year’s package co... more